The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."